Dumb Starbucks drew crazy long lines when it opened over the weekend, but we think these real Los Angeles coffee shops should go viral for a much better reason: Their coffee is actually good.

Dumb Starbucks, a fully operational mocking of the ubiquitous Seattle-based coffee chain, opened shop in L.A.’s Los Feliz neighborhood over the weekend. Angelenos couldn’t get enough, eagerly waiting in long lines to get their hands on Dumb Chai Lattes and Dumb Caramel Frappuccinos. The "work of parody art"—as it was being called for legal reasons—was revealed yesterday to be a marketing stunt for Canadian comedian Nathan Fielder's new Comedy Central show, Nathan For You. Then it was shut down.

While we’re not immune to this kind of excitement, we were curious about the massive line—did that mean the coffee was actually any good? Turns out, no. The general consensus about Dumb Starbucks’s brew was a resounding “meh,” and rumor has it that the pastry came from the Vons down the street. That’s just not good enough for us. If you were lucky enough to be there and snap a photo, mazel tov, you can tell posterity you were there. But now, go find some real coffee.

Here are some nearby Los Angeles cafés that really are worth the hoopla:

Café Los Feliz Cute and quaint, this small mom-and-pop café not only serves a strong cup of coffee, it also serves one of the best breakfasts in the neighborhood. The flaky croissants are a must, whether stuffed with chocolate, spinach, or eggs and bacon. (2118 Hillhurst Ave.; 323-664-7111)

Bru Artisan Coffee + Tea High ceilings and minimalist vibe give Bru a good ambiance, but the emphasis here is definitely on coffee. Each cup is made to order with the pour-over method, using beans sourced from San Francisco’s Ritual Coffee Roasters. Teas are switched out on a seasonal basis an,d muffins, quiche and scones are delivered daily by L.A. favorite Susina Bakery. (1866 N. Vermont Ave.; 323-664–7500; brucoffeebar.com)

Ramekin The à la mode cobblers and bread pudding would be good enough at this dreamy dessert spot, but Ramekin also serves five light-to-dark varieties of artisan coffee from Handsome Coffee Roasters and Pasadena’s own Zona Rosa Coffee. Grab a cup and a chocolate chip cookie—it’s “under-baked to order” and easily one of the best in town. (1726 N. Vermont Ave.; 323-667-9627; ramekinla.com)